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What steps, beyond the temporary commitment not to run paid social media advertising relating to industrial action while the review is ongoing, has he taken or will he take to ensure public service agencies do not repeat the conduct that is the subject of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action?

Answered Question 20500 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What steps, beyond the temporary commitment not to run paid social media advertising relating to industrial action while the review is ongoing, has he taken or will he take to ensure public service agencies do not repeat the conduct that is the subject of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

The review is a matter for the Public Service Commission, and I am advised the Public Service Commissioner will consider next steps following receipt of the final report.